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OK we're back with Six Guns
Lasers. We're going to get this book made if it kills us. Well that we,
just really includes me I guess...maybe I need to rethink that.

We're going to get this book done
come hell or high water! There that's better. We're (and I'm back to using the term to
describe all of those associated with Terra/Sol Games now I just didn't want to
speak for everybody else on the whole "kills us" thing) really dedicated to
getting this book out for a number of reasons.

First, it's a really good book!
With lots of the things that Traveller and science fiction fans in general have
loved about the first two books in the line. It takes integral elements in any
science fiction setting (this time laser weapons) and lovingly describes,
details and illustrates them.

Second, we're looking for a new
way to do things and getting this kickstarter funded is our proof of concept.
We have a number of manuscripts (17 at the present time) for books both large
and small that we at Terra/Sol Games want to get published. I have poured
boatloads of time and money into both creating and procuring these and I want
them to see the light of day. However getting the words on paper is only the first
step in producing a book. The manuscript almost always needs polishing. Beyond
that you need art, editing, layout and finally printing. Not to even mention
marketing because having the greatest book in the world is meaningless if no
one knows it exists. And all of that takes money.

Now I could go on pouring my
daughter's college fund into these books but that really isn't the prudent
thing to do. So here we are with this second go at a Kickstarter for this book.
I'm convinced that Kickstarter is a brave new world where fans and supporters
of an idea or product can come together to make it happen. So we're looking for
fellow travelers to walk down this path with us towards seeing this book
published and beyond that even more Twilight Sector books, comics and fiction
come to fruition. We hope that you'll help us prove the concept by supporting
Six Guns Lasers.

Six Guns Lasers is a sourcebook on Laser weapons specifically for the Mongoose Traveller rules but easily convertible to most science fiction rpg rules. The strength of the line lies in the descriptions of the products, both their benifits and weaknesses and also the flavor of the items. From the manufacturers to the weapons themselves nothing about a Rourke Weapons Systems Light Cobra Laser Revolver will feel generic.

I'm overwhelmed. Thank you all for your support of the project. It has been great reaching our funding goal so early and now we get to move on to the fun stuff, stretch goals!

We've already reached our first goal of an original cover by long time Terra/Sol art contributor Emel Akiah. Take a look at our last update for a concept sketch Emel has done for the cover. For additional stretch goals though I want to get you backers involved to help us choose what goals to shoot for. Here are a few ideas but if you guys have some ideas of what you'd like to see I'd really like to hear them.

Interior Art - We have some illustrations of the laser weapons already and we have some art we've used before that I have slated for the interior but if you'd like to see some original interior art this would be a possible stretch goal.

An Adventure - I've had an idea rolling around in my head for an adventure that would fit in very well with the theme of this book. The title I've been thinking of for it is "Gun Runner".

A Map Pack - We're in the process of putting together an e-book that will be a Twilight Sector Atlas. We could offer copies of that as a stretch goal or actual printed copies of some of the maps as a stretch goal. You folks tell me which you’d like to see.

Six Guns Vacc Suits - I'm throwing this one out there, it's kind of a pipe dream but hey it might inspire some people. I have a manuscript for the 4th installment of Six Guns which will cover Vacc Suits. Martin Dougherty has written this installment as well, but it's not nearly as far along as Lasers is and so would entail more cost to get the book ready. It would take an additional stretch goal of $1,000 and I'd need two months (till November of 2013) to get it done. I want to assure you it wouldn't affect the date for the Lasers book though. I'd just need a couple of months extra to get the additional book done as well.

Stretch Goals

1) At $900 an Original Emel Akiah Cover!

2) At $1,300 we'll add an adventure, "Gun Runner" to the book.

3) At $1,500 we'll add some original interior art.

4) At $2,100 everyone at the $25 and higher backer levels will receive a physical copy (real dead tree!) of Six Guns Gauss Weapons.

5) At $2,500 a PDF copy of the upcoming, Twilight Sector Atlas for everyone at the $10 and higher backer levels.

We've had a request to put the video for our first attempt at getting this project funded on the front page here, so I will do that below. It was also requested that we provide a little more info on the book here. The book looks like it's shaping up to be between 42 and 46 pages long. It will cover 6 different laser weapons as well as provides additional optional rules for lasers regarding armor and aiming especially. We also provide a number of accessories for laser weapons including an extensive treatment of magazines, batteries and powerpacks. I hope that helps and if you should have additional questions please feel free to send me a message.

Risks and challenges

There isn't really a lot of risk for this project. I'm committed to seeing the project through if we reach our funding goal. Our backer rewards are conservative and well within the limits of what each level can support. Our stretch goals will keep that in mind as well and while they might not be as sexy as some they will be doable in a timely manner. We don't plan to leave you waiting for fulfillment on the project. We won't we coming back to you with a multitude of explanations of why this is taking longer than expected. We've produced books before, we know what it takes and we plan to hit our production deadlines.

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Supporter Level- At this level you'll receive a PDF copy of the book as well an acutal physical copy of the book! Your name will also be included in the book as a supporter. Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.

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I'd Like to Get to Know You Better Level - At this level you'll receive both the PDF and hard copy of the book plus you can choose any of our other Twilight Sector Books to receive a PDF copy of. Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.

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All the PDFs Level - At this level you'll receive PDF copies of all three Six Guns books (Gauss Weapons, Rescue Organizations & Lasers). In the spirit of keeping this level all PDF the reward for our having reached $2,100 will be your choice of either Starfarer's Gazette #1 or #2.

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All the Six Guns Level - At this level you will receive both the PDF and hard copy of the book plus PDF copies of the other two books in the line, Gauss Weapons and Rescue Organizations. Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.

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Art Lovers Level - At this level you will receive an 11x17" print of the books cover art signed by its artist Emel Akiah. Also you will receive both the PDF and hard copy of the book plus PDF copies of the other two books in the line, Gauss Weapons and Rescue Organizations. Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.

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The I Want To Be Immortalized Level - At this level you will receive both the PDF and hard copy of the book plus PDF copies of the other two books in the line, Gauss Weapons and Rescue Organizations. The kicker is that in consultation with you we will include your name, your character's name, or some other appropriate mention of you or something of your creation will appear in the book itself. You’ll become part of Twilight Sector canon! Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.

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Autograph Hound Level - At this level your copy of Six Guns Lasers will be autographed by Martin Dougherty the author. You will also receive both the PDF and hard copy of the book plus PDF copies of the other two books in the line, Gauss Weapons and Rescue Organizations. Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.

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The I Want to be in the Picture Level - If you select this option we will use your likeness on the cover that Emel Akiah is creating for us. Also you will receive both the PDF and hard copy of the book plus PDF copies of the other two books in the line, Gauss Weapons and Rescue Organizations. Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.

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Pledge $150 or more
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The I Want It All Level - At this level you will receive both the PDF and hard copy of the book plus PDF copies of all of the other products that we sell. That would include the following titles: The Twilight Sector Campaign Setting Sourcebook, Beyond the Open Door, Twilight Sector Setting Update #1, The Starfarer's Gazette # 1 & # 2, Shipbook Mirador, Tinker Spacer Psion Spy, Netherell, The Beast of Karridan's Hollow, Setting Update Beta, and Techbook: Chrome. Please add $10 for international (not U.S.) shipping.